Understanding the Association between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Physical Activity Levels in Female Adolescents
Abstract
Background: Participation in regular physical activity is influenced by several factors, including psychological aspects. However, the association between Trait emotional intelligence and physical activity levels remains relatively unexplored.
Aim: The aim of this research is to examine the association between the levels of physical activity and trait emotional intelligence.
Methods: A total of 240 female adolescent students took part in the study. TEIQue was utilized for assessing Trait EI and PAQ (A) for Physical Activity Levels. Spearman’s rho was applied to observe the association between the two variables.
Results: Significant positive correlations were found between physical activity levels and Global Trait Emotional Intelligence and its sub-variables viz. Well Being, Self-control, Sociability, and Emotionality.
Conclusions: There exists a significant but weak to moderate association between PA levels and Global Trait EI along with all its sub-variables
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